(TB) 'Balladeer'

1960, Palmer

'Balladeer' (Dorothy Palmer, R. 1959). Seedling# 2656A. TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1M, Medium-blue self, white beard. ('Sky Ranger' x ('Azure Skies' x Faught seedling# 19-H)) x 'Chivalry'. Palmer 1960. High Commendation 1959; Honorable Mention 1961.

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From AIS Bulletin #157, April 1960. Introducing BALLADEER. (Sky Ranger x (Azure Skies x Faught 19H)) x Chivalry. Midseason. 37 in. A crisp, light medium lavender blue with wide, waved, almost horizontal falls. A heavily substanced flower of excellent form and proportion. A complete self with white beard. Floriferous and has good garden habits. H.C. 1959. Net $20.00. Palmer.

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